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Quote by Johann Wolfgang von Goethe

“Was du nicht verstehen kannst, kannst du nicht besitzen.”

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Johann Wolfgang von Goethe, born on August 28, 1749, and died on March 22, 1832, was a prominent German writer, thinker, and scientist. He is one of the greatest writers in German literary history and his works have had a profound impact on the world. His most famous works include 'Faust' and 'The Sorrows of Young Werther'. more

“I was sorry he had not a cat, or a young dog, or better still, an old dog. But all he had to offer in the way of dumb companions was a pink and grey parrot. He used to try and teach it to say, Nihil in intellectu, etc. These first three words the bird managed well enough, but the celebrated restriction was too much for it, all you heard was a series of squawks.”

Positivism Verstehen Wry Humor

Author:Samuel Beckett

“I needed to decide if I would still worship God if he allowed Matt to lose his eye.”

Faith Worship Trials Eye Sight

Book:Honest Wrestling: Questions of Faith When Attacked by Life

Source: Honest Wrestling: Questions of Faith When Attacked by Life

“If Jack had followed him instead of trying to reclaim his car, he would undoubtedly have voiced his disappointment that they were not yet shooting laser cannons. Frankly, Richard thought dodging the police’s bullets would be problematic enough.”

Police Science Fiction Wit Sarcasm Lasers

Book:HACK3R

Source: HACK3R

“when the picture is too close to your face you lose the sight, when the future is too close to your face you see the light.”